In the bad old days, saying that you've been detoxing
would mean that you were having water, a few grapes and a headache on the side.
But times have changed. Follow this simple regime and show the world the new
you in just one week.
WHAT A
DIFFERENCE A DAY MAKES
Declare one day every week detox day. Boost your mind, body
and soul by eating only veggies and fruit and drinking boiled water.
If this sounds too austere,
try this deluxe version:
8am: Kickstart your day with a
fruit smoothie
11am: Snack on rye bread with
avo and lemon juice
1pm: Fill up with lightly
steamed courgettes, baby cabbage, broccoli and a bowl of cooked wild brown rice
3pm: Have a cup of ginger and
honey tea
6pm: Reward yourself with a
glass of organic wine
7pm: Dine on delicious greens
with slivers of smoked salmon, raw nuts and a generous helping of fat-free
cottage cheese
AVOCADO FACE MASK
This mask promotes a firmer, more youthful skin tone. It
softens and smoothes the skin while enhancing poor circulation.
Use once or twice a week. Increase the quantities and find a
quiet, relaxing place and apply to entire body or parts of it. All the
ingredients will wash out of your towel.
This recipe is enough for one application and can be stored
in the fridge for 2 days.
You'll need: 1 peeled and mashed
avocado, 10 ml olive oil, 1 tsp honey, blended together.
SALT BODY
SCRUB
The scrub eliminates impurities and dead skin cells. It
combats poor circulation and enhances cellular renewal. Immediately after the
treatment you'll experience a feeling of well-being and alertness. It helps the body detox while enhancing the absorption of
any products you use afterwards.
Use once or twice a week on dry or damp skin. Rinse with
warm water. It's a great exfoliating treatment before applying self-tanning
product, but don't use over a freshly shaved or waxed area.
This recipe is enough for 2 applications and will expire in
4 weeks.
You'll need: 100 ml sea salt, 70 ml
olive oil, 10 ml dried mint, blended well.
Pour yourself a melon and fresh ginger juice with lime zest.
SEAWEED
BODY MASK
This luxurious mask deep-cleanses the skin while nourishing
and conditioning it, giving it a healthy glow. It combats poor circulation and
enhances cellular renewal while restoring skin tone and promoting smooth,
supple skin.
It
has a rich moisturising effect on the skin, while promoting a feeling of
well-being and balance.
Use once or twice a week. Apply to the entire body or just
the parts you feel need a bit of pampering.
This recipe is enough for 1 application, and will keep for 4
days in the fridge.
You'll need:
1 cup finely sliced seaweed,
5 ml olive oil,
5 ml finely grated ginger,
mixed into a paste.
Harvest your seaweed from the ocean or find some at a health
store or seafood market. You can also mix powdered kelp with salt/sea water.
Treat yourself to some detox iced lollies while the scrub works its
magic.
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